12,388 Daycare Centers in California
Browse 12,388 daycare centers across California. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
Choosing Daycare Centers in California
Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in California can make the decision-making process smoother.
California has about 12,388 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in California. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.
Daycare Breakdown in California
There are 12,388 daycares in California: 868 headstart facilities, 1,069 before/after school centers, 300 religious facility daycares, and 10,151 childcare and preschool centers.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 10,151 |
| Headstart Programs | 868 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 300 |
| Before or After School | 1,069 |
Religious / Church Based Daycare
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Star Maidu
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1950 Johnson Ranch Road, Roseville, CA
- Phone
- (916) 782-8454
Steam Academy Cdi (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18001 Commercial St, Lathrop, CA
- Phone
- (209) 229-4736
Sunshine-Fair Oaks Ranch
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 26933 N. Silverbell Ln., Canyon Country, CA
- Phone
- (661) 424-1900
Sunshine-Oak Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 26730 Old Rock Road, Valencia, CA
- Phone
- (661) 259-0644
Sunshine Day Camp INC.School Age After-School Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 27630 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA
- Phone
- (661) 294-1970
Sunshine Day Care 2 School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2038 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA
- Phone
- (424) 338-3053
Team Prime Time @ Palms Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 10860 Woodbine Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (310) 892-7872
Trace Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 651 Dana Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 278-1876
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 17150 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, CA
- Phone
- (661) 252-3144
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 23041 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita, CA
- Phone
- (661) 263-2655
Tutor Time Learning Center-School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3345 Cherry Hills Court, Fairfield, CA
- Phone
- (707) 422-4105
Ulloa Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2650 42nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 759-8854
U.C.Irvine-Extended Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 6537 Adobe Circle, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 824-4753
Valley Achievement Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1300 Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 617-6040
Verano Childcare Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3300 Verano Place, Irvine, CA
- Phone
- (949) 824-5383
Vista Del Mar-Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1130 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 492-0428
West Hills School Age Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 23350 Welby Way, West Hills, CA
- Phone
- (818) 704-8274
West Hollywood Star
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 970 N. Hammond, West Hollywood, CA
- Phone
- (310) 678-8486
Westlake Ckc INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1000 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA
- Phone
- (831) 458-2259
Westwood Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1748 West Street, Concord, CA
- Phone
- (925) 969-1784
White Oak Kid'S World
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 31761 Village School Rd., Westlake Village, CA
- Phone
- (818) 597-9226
Wild Ducks & Duckies Ccc (Sa)
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 15725 Mount Olive Road, Grass Valley, CA
- Phone
- (530) 559-2630
Ymca-Glb-Twain Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5021 Centralia St., Rm#311/Cafe, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 254-3873
Ymca-West Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1635 Belleville Way, Sunnyvale, CA
- Phone
- (408) 245-6775
Ymca Glb Intensive Learning Center Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4718 Michelson Street, Lakewood, CA
- Phone
- (562) 233-7748
Ymca Glb Los Cerritos Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 515 West San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 279-1700
Ymca Glb School Age Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 15500 Downey, Paramount, CA
- Phone
- (562) 925-1292
Ymca Glb Stephen Foster State Sa Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5223 Bigelow, Lakewood, CA
- Phone
- (562) 455-5226
Ymca Marblehead Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2410 Via Turqueza, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 366-6760
Ymca Metropolitan Of L.A. Sierra Madre Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 611 Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA
- Phone
- (626) 355-5261
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Frequently asked questions
There are 12,388 all daycares across California. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in California are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in California, consider:
- Licensing status and inspection history
- Staff-to-child ratios (California sets minimum requirements by age group)
- Staff qualifications and training
- Safety measures and facility cleanliness
- Parent reviews and Google ratings
- Curriculum and daily schedule
- Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in California vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.